2009 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 brake light

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Shifting
This ATV has a 6-speed forward transmission. The
transmission allows you to control the amount of
power you have available at a given speed or for
starting, accelerating, climbing hills, etc.
To shift into neutral, return the throttle lever to the
closed position, apply the clutch, and then repeat-
edly depress the shift pedal until it stops.
When it stops, it will be in first gear. Raise the pedal
slightly to reach the neutral position.
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To start out and accelerate
1. Release the throttle lever, and then release
the parking brake.NOTICE

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Always close the throttle before shifting gears,
otherwise damage to the engine and drive train
may result.
2. Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch.
3. Shift into first gear.
4. Open the throttle gradually and at the same
time, release the clutch lever slowly.
5. Once the ATV has attained adequate speed,
release the throttle, and at the same time,
quickly pull in the clutch lever.
6. Shift the transmission into second gear.
(Make sure not to shift the transmission into
neutral)
7. Open the throttle part way and gradually re-
lease the clutch lever.
8. Follow the same procedure when shifting to
the next higher gear.WARNING

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Opening the throttle abruptly or releasing the
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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TIP


The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.

Hydraulic brake service

Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.

Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and
change the brake fluid.

Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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Moving parts and
cables

Lubricate.
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Throttle lever hous-
ing and cable


Check operation and correct if necessary.

Check throttle cable free play and adjust if neces-
sary.

Lubricate throttle lever housing and cable.
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Front and rear brake
switches


Check operation and correct if necessary.
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Lights and switches


Check operation and correct if necessary.

Adjust headlight beams.
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NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth 1 3 6 6 12
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320

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1/8 turn and tighten its locknut to the specified
torque.
NOTICE

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When tightening the locknut, hold the adjust-
ing bolt with a wrench so that it does not turn
together with the locknut.WARNING
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Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause the brakes to malfunc-
tion, resulting in reduced braking
performance. This could increase the chance
of a collision or accident. After adjusting the
parking brake free play, block the rear of the
ATV off the ground and spin the rear wheels.
Check to make sure there is no brake drag. If
brake drag is noticed, perform the adjustment
again.
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Brake light switches
The operation of the brake light switches must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
The brake light switch for the brake pedal can be
adjusted as follows, but the other brake light
switches should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
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The brake light switch is properly adjusted when
the brake light comes on just before braking takes
1. Adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
Tightening torque:
Locknut (rear brake caliper):
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
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effect.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the brake light
switch in place. To make the brake light come on
earlier, turn the adjusting nut in direction (a). To
make the brake light come on later, turn the adjust-
ing nut in direction (b).
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Adjusting the clutch lever free play
The clutch lever free play must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
The clutch lever free play should measure asshown. If the free play is incorrect, adjust it as fol-
lows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
2. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction (a), and to decrease
it, turn the bolt in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
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If the specified free play cannot be obtained as de-
scribed above or if the clutch does not operate cor-
1. Brake light switch
2. Brake light switch adjusting nut
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(a)
(b)

1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Clutch lever free play
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Replacing the tail/brake light bulb
If the tail/brake light bulb burns out, replace it as
follows.
1. Remove the bulb holder (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Remove the defective bulb by pushing it in
and turning it counterclockwise.3. Insert a new bulb into the bulb holder, push it
in, and then turn it clockwise until it stops.
4. Install the bulb holder (together with the bulb)
by turning it clockwise.
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Removing a wheel
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts.
1. Tail/brake light bulb holder
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1. Tail/brake light bulb holder
2. Tail/brake light bulb
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Wheel travel:
220 mm (8.7 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
CDI
Charging system:
AC magneto
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Krypton bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage
×
quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W
×
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Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W
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INDEX
A
Accessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-17
B
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-43
Brake fluid, changing.................................................... 8-35
Brake fluid level, checking............................................ 8-33
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-5
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-35
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-38
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-32
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-5
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-43
Brake pedal position, checking .................................... 8-36
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-43
Carburetor settings, changing ...................................... 8-22
Chassis fasteners........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-4
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-39
Coolant ................................................................. 5-3
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8-12
D
Drive chain ..................................................................... 5-4
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-42Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-40
E
Engine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-30
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-2
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-2
F
Fuel ................................................................................ 4-8
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil mixing ratio ....................... 5-3
Fuel cock ........................................................................ 4-9
Fuel tank cap.................................................................. 4-7
H
Handlebar switches ........................................................ 4-2
Headlight beam, adjusting............................................ 8-48
Headlight bulb, replacing.............................................. 8-45
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Identification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7
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Key identification number ............................................. 11-1
Kickstarter ...................................................................... 4-7
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Label locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-2

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Main switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2
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Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1
P
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake ................................................................. 4-5
Parking brake free play, adjusting ................................ 8-37
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-6
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1
Pre-operation check list.................................................. 5-1
R
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1
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Safety information .......................................................... 1-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-11
Shifting ........................................................................... 6-3
Shift pedal ...................................................................... 4-7
Shift pedal, checking .................................................... 8-43
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front .......... 4-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear .............. 4-13
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-21
Spark plugs, checking .................................................... 8-8
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-3
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-10
Steering shaft, lubricating............................................. 8-45
Storage........................................................................... 9-2Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots.......................................................................... 8-45
Suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting
points, lubricating the rear.......................................... 8-44
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Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-49
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-32
Throttle lever .......................................................... 4-2
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Throttle OverRide System .............................................. 4-3
Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-6
Tires ............................................................................... 5-5
Tire wear limit ................................................................. 5-6
Transmission oil ................................................... 5-3
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Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-51
Troubleshooting charts................................................. 8-52
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Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1
W
Wheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-44
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-50
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-49